Description
Book SynopsisA contemporary text on facial nerve diseases "
The Facial Nerve is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Addressing important facial nerve problems such as congenital disorders and Bell's palsy, this text provides physicians with the most up-to-date medical and surgical treatment recommendations.
Key Features:
- Pairs clinical practice guidelines with relevant research on the chapter topic
- Includes a discussion of rehabilitation for patients with permanent facial paralysis
- Contains full-color, high-quality illustrations and photographs throughout
- Written by premier authorities on the management of facial nerve diseases
This book succinctly covers the essential aspects of facial nerve management and is a must-have reference for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, facial plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and physical therapists caring for patients with facial nerve disorders.
Table of ContentsSection I. Overview of the Facial Nerve
Chapter 1. Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Associated Structures
Chapter 2. Physiology of the Facial Nerve
Chapter 3. Histopathology of Facial Nerve Disorders
Section II. Examination of the Facial Nerve
Chapter 4. Facial Nerve Paralysis Examination
Chapter 5. Measurement of Facial Nerve Function
Chapter 6. Imaging of the Facial Nerve
Section III. Diseases of the Facial Nerve
Chapter 7. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Facial Paralysis
Chapter 8. Congenital Facial Weakness
Chapter 9. Bell Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Chapter 10. Medical Treatment of Bell Palsy
Chapter 11. Surgical Treatment of Bell Palsy
Chapter 12. Traumatic Facial Nerve Management
Chapter 13. Facial Weakness as a Complication of Otologic Diseases
Chapter 14. Facial Nerve Tumors
Chapter 15. Extratemporal Causes of Facial Paralysis
Chapter 16. Central Causes of Facial Paralysis
Chapter 17. Hemifacial Spasm
Section IV. Selected Topics
Chapter 18. Facial Nerve Monitoring
Chapter 19. Acute Management of the Effects of Facial Paralysis
Chapter 20. Acoustic Neuromas and Facial Paralysis
Section V. Rehabilitation of Permanent Facial Nerve Paralysis
Chapter 21. Surgical Management of the Eye
Chapter 22. Rehabilitation with the Enhanced Palpebral Spring
Chapter 23. Facial Nerve Repair
Chapter 24. Lower Facial Reanimation
Chapter 25. Neuromuscular Retraining: Nonsurgical Therapy for Facial Palsy
Chapter 26. Synkinesis and Hyperkinesis
